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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 426.03 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 426.03 and 206.61 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 426.03 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/426.03 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 426.03 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 88,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,022.06/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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